Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTorr a'Chlaonaidh,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Torr a'Chlaonaidh,fort

Scotland
HES SM4150
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Torr a'Chlaonaidh is a Iron Age fort located in Argyllshire, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's reference SM4150. The site comprises a defended settlement of Iron Age date, constructed with stone fortifications characteristic of the period's settlement patterns in western Scotland. Its physical remains reflect the defensive architectural practices of Iron Age communities inhabiting the Argyllshire region, where such fortified enclosures served both protective and social functions for their inhabitants.

Torr a'Chlaonaidh,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4150. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Torr a'Chlaonaidh,fort?

Torr a'Chlaonaidh is a Iron Age fort located in Argyllshire, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's reference SM4150. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4150.

What period does Torr a'Chlaonaidh,fort date from?

Torr a'Chlaonaidh,fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Torr a'Chlaonaidh,fort?

Torr a'Chlaonaidh,fort is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM4150.

What other scheduled monuments are near Torr a'Chlaonaidh,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch-na-beithe Cottage, cairn 35m SE of (8.7 km), Tiroran, cairn 130m SE of (8.7 km), Barbeith, cairn 105m W of (8.8 km).

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